The accumulation of dust,debris,and other microbial contaminants is a potential source of SSIs.Guidance for cleaning processes in the perioperative area states that perioperative staff should:
A) clean walls after every patient.
B) use enhanced cleaning procedures in the presence of multidrug-resistant organisms.
C) use alcohol to disinfect large environmental surfaces.
D) remove trash before the patient leaves the room.

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Wall and ceiling washing should be completed on a defined,regular basis and if the surfaces are soiled.Transmission-based precautions are designed for patients who have a documented infection or who are suspected to be infected with a highly transmissible pathogen for which additional precautions are necessary.Personnel should not use alcohol to disinfect large environmental surfaces because alcohol is not an EPA-registered disinfectant.Removal of trash and laundry should not begin until the patient has left the room.

The Accumulation of Dust,debris,and Other Microbial Contaminants Is a Potential